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The People"s Pharmacy Podcast

Joe and Terry Graedon

Empowering you to make wise decisions about your own health, by providing you with essential health information about both medical and alternative treatment options.

health & fitness alternative health

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Show 1416: Exposing Fraud and Arrogance in...

The People"s Pharmacy Podcast ·

2025/02/02

With nearly seven million Americans currently suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, the effort to understand what causes it and how it could be treated effectively is urgent. Over the last several decades, research on this dementia has focused largely on amyloid plaque (also called amyloid-beta) in the brain as the sole cause. Consequently, drug companies have developed medications that can pull plaque out of the brain. Medicines like aducanumab (Aduhelm), lecanemab (Leqembi) and donanemab (Kisunla)

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01:01:12

Show 1415: Can Home Remedies Help Overcome Cold...

The People"s Pharmacy Podcast ·

2025/01/26

This week, Joe & Terry invite listeners to share their favorite home remedies for colds. No one expects a remedy to shorten the duration of a cold–although perhaps one or two could! But many may help people feel better for a few hours if they alleviate symptoms.

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01:20:52

Show 1414: Finding Your Exercise Prescription for Life

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2025/01/17

This week, two distinguished exercise physiologists tell us why we each need an exercise prescription for life. Dr. Benjamin Levine has worked with the Dallas Bed Rest and Training Study to discover that three weeks of bed rest hurt fitness more than 30 years of normal life. Dr. Claudio Battaglini provides exercise prescriptions for cancer patients so that they will be in better health once they recover from their malignancy. It's time to make physical activity a part of our daily hygiene. Our

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Show 1413: Stopping Strokes: How to Reduce Your Risk...

The People"s Pharmacy Podcast ·

2025/01/11

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost 800,000 Americans suffer a stroke each year. We are calling this a brain attack because, like a heart attack, it is preceded by risk factors and may be followed by lasting damage. How can we reduce our risk? This week, we hear a first-hand account of what a stroke feels like, from neuroanatomist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor. Then we learn from a neurologist, Dr. Matthew Schrag, about the risk factors for such a brain attack. What

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01:06:54

Show 1369: What to Do If You Catch the Flu (Archive)

The People"s Pharmacy Podcast ·

2025/01/03

This week, we hear from pulmonologist Roger Seheult, MD, an expert in critical care and pulmonology about ways we can strengthen our immune responses to respiratory infections. Seasonal influenza activity is high and still rising in most parts of the country. In addition, wastewater surveillance shows that COVID-19 cases are on the rise. Cold viruses are also circulating. Find out what strategies you can take to stay healthy and what to do if you catch the flu.

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01:00:18

Show 1312: Fiber, Phytonutrients and Healthy Soil...

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2024/12/27

Do you know what is the best diet for you? If you are a regular listener, you will have heard that many different diets can be beneficial. But the best ones have at least two things in common: fiber and phytonutrients from a meal plan full of plants. This week on our nationally syndicated radio show, we discuss the importance of fiber and phytonutrients in our food for keeping our intestinal microbes healthy. We’ll also find out why encouraging a varied and thriving microbiome in the soil is

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01:16:24

Show 1412: Beyond Amyloid: The Science That Could...

The People"s Pharmacy Podcast ·

2024/12/20

A personalized approach considering multiple factors may be helpful for changing the course of Alzheimer disease. This week, we look at the new pharmaceuticals that the FDA has approved for treating Alzheimer disease. Although they are effective at removing amyloid plaques from the brain, they don’t seem to help patients function better. Is it time to turn away from an exclusive focus on amyloid to consider other factors that might affect cognitive decline and change the course of Alzheimer

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01:26:58

Show 1411: Could Your Kidneys Be Failing You? The...

The People"s Pharmacy Podcast ·

2024/12/13

In this interview, Dr. Emily Chang of UNC discusses how to take care of your kidneys to keep them functioning well. This week, our guest discusses how to prevent and treat a surprisingly common condition, chronic kidney disease. One in three Americans faces the risk factors for kidney disease; one in seven is actually living with the condition, although they may not be aware of it. The podcast also includes a discussion with Dr. Glenn Preminger of Duke University Health System about a related

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01:06:46

Show 1410: Why Practicing Kindness Could Prolong Your...

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2024/12/06

A surprising amount of research supports the biological benefits of practicing kindness, forgiveness, compassion and gratitude. This week, we talk with an expert on cancer epidemiology. Surprisingly, though, our discussion centers on the health aspects of practicing kindness and compassion. In our polarized world, anger and hostility are rampant. But kindness is not only good for the person who receives a kind gesture. It also has a biological impact on the person providing it.

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01:01:11

Show 1368: Why Overcoming Loneliness Is Crucial for...

The People"s Pharmacy Podcast ·

2024/12/01

Social isolation is a serious risk factor for chronic diseases. As a result, overcoming loneliness is an essential step toward better health. In this week’s interview, Dr. Robert Waldinger of Harvard University explains why overcoming loneliness is essential for our health. His research, summarized in The Good Life, shows that close relationships are crucial for a satisfying life. In addition, the Surgeon General has issued a comprehensive report on the epidemic of loneliness and its effects on

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01:01:11

Show 1409: From Hippocrates to Hypocrisy: The Hidden...

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2024/11/23

Historically, medical students were expected to take the Hippocratic oath upon graduation. Although the original Greek does not actually contain the warning to do no harm, the oath is widely believed to carry that intent. Yet it may be difficult for doctors to avoid harming some patients. We’ll examine where patients should be especially vigilant and how the evidence from careful studies can help.

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01:00:03

Show 1408: Roots & Remedies: The Practice and...

The People"s Pharmacy Podcast ·

2024/11/15

This week, we discuss how making your own herbal medicine at home can provide you with safe, inexpensive and effective ways to ease symptoms of common problems like colds, cuts and scrapes or heartburn. Our guest is a long-time People’s Pharmacy favorite, Dr. Tieraona Low Dog. Learn about leaves and roots in remedies you can make at home.

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01:12:58

Show 1407: Battling Superbugs with Nature’s Viral...

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2024/11/08

Bacteriophages are nature's viral warriors. They attack bacteria and can overcome even those that have developed resistance to antibiotics. This week, we consider whether viruses might be able to overcome bacterial infections that resist all antibiotics. We start with a thrilling story from a few years ago in which a scientist saved her husband’s life with bacteriophages. Then we turn to a journalist who grew up in Russia where bacteriophages are common remedies. She explains what they are and how

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01:00:10

Show 1406: How Hypnotherapy Helps People Heal from...

The People"s Pharmacy Podcast ·

2024/11/01

Research shows that hypnotherapy helps people manage pain as well as pain medication does and can help them overcome PTSD.

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01:16:31

Show 1405: Why Does Anger Harm Your Heart?

The People"s Pharmacy Podcast ·

2024/10/27

Researchers are discovering how can anger harm your heart. It has a profound negative effect on the lining of your blood vessels. This week, we’ll dive into the research on how emotions affect your heart health. Specifically, we talk with two scientists who have studied the impact of anger on blood vessels. How might that shape your risk of a heart attack? Can you change your impulse to react with anger when somebody else is thoughtless or rude?

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01:00:42

Show 1404: How You Can Avoid the Harms from Forever...

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2024/10/20

To minimize the harms from forever chemicals, we need to find alternatives free of these stain, grease and water repellents. This week, an eminent toxicologist, now retired, describes the concerns about PFAS compounds, also known as forever chemicals. Although scientists have known for decades that they get into our bodies readily, the apparent benefits led to their widespread use. These are compounds that do a wonderful job keeping your boots and rain gear dry, keeping the grease from your fast

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01:17:34

Show 1403: Managing Year-Round Allergies with...

The People"s Pharmacy Podcast ·

2024/10/13

Two experts discuss conventional and complementary approaches to alleviating the suffering due to year-round allergies.

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01:00:19

Show 1402: How You Can Protect Your Precious Eyesight...

The People"s Pharmacy Podcast ·

2024/10/06

This interview with Dr. Fekrat addresses listener questions about how to keep your eyes healthy and protect your precious eyesight.

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Show 1401: Are Miracle Cures Hiding in Plain Sight?...

The People"s Pharmacy Podcast ·

2024/09/29

A physician who survived a close call with death has dedicated his life to unlocking the lifesaving potential of old drugs.

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01:11:51

Show 1400: Exposing Blind Spots: Unmasking the Myths...

The People"s Pharmacy Podcast ·

2024/09/22

When doctors' recommendations are based on scientific evidence, they hold up. But blind spots that rely on dogma instead are a problem.

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